Fishing Bobber Problem, The World Needs Your Help
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Possibly one of the most popular fishing floats on the market today has a major design flaw. How do you get the line to stay on the float that is slotted? Well actually, how do you keep the line from coming out of the groove in the bobber? This is a very frustrating problem that I've never been able to come up with an easy solution for. I specifically made this video in hopes of you helping me and the entire fishing community around the world learn how to secure this slotted style fishing cork, floating bobber so that the line doesn't come out.
Here are three ideas I present in this video:
1. Using Duct Tape, tear off two thin strips and wrap the top and bottom of the cork to ensure that the line doesn't come out of the slot.
2. Wrap the line around the top of the plunger binding style stick at the top and push it firmly into the bobber causing the wraps to bind in the foam.
3. Pass the fishing line through the slot twice around and then insert the securing stick.
None of the above ideas really work effectively. So please take a few moments to share your solution to this age old problem.
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I may make a follow up video showing some of the ideas for attaching a grooved fishing bobber to the line. It's a little difficult to figure out some of the securing methods people have mentioned in the comments section, but I think it would be fun to try some of the different ways people have suggested.
At 73 and having fished since since 1952. .. I never go anywhere without a few little items in my tackle box...one is pipe cleaners...and Two is rubber bands....in this case the rubber bands you want are at the Dollar Tree stores etc. And they are tiny black rubber bands that are made to hold hold dreadlocks as far as I can tell..they barely slip loosely over one finger but they stretch like crazy and you get about 200 of them for a buck...put one a quarter inch from the top of you float and another a quarter inch from the bottom....I actually use them to put around plastic bugs and mice and lizards from the toy dept to hold my no.1 and 1/0 and larger hooks...I catch as many large bass on leftover Halloween plastic spiders as most guys do on $7 lures....with age comes knowledge and with knowledge comes wisdom..
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Thanks. This video has had so many views and loads of sarcastic comments. Your solution to the problem is the best I've heard, wow. Excellent idea! I'm going to try out your idea and if it works great I'll make a video boasting the solution!
@@RadReelingFishing ill add the rubber bands you want are at tractor supply and they are used by people who braid their horses' tails. wicked tuff small rubber bands. just my 2 cents worth.
@@mikesevercool9099 The best reply in a couple of years. Thanks.
I replace the stim with a cheap glow stick. It is a little larger and if fishing at night.... Well it's hit.
I use those floats all the time because I find them all the time where they are floating free or along the shore. Others must be losing them faster than I do, but I seem to have an endless supply. ;)
Ha ha...I see them floating in the current too sometimes. Must be because the dang line won't stay in the slot like I'm saying...ha ha Thanks for commenting, too funny.
On that bobber I put the string through plastic straw and put slip bobber stop only on bottom with small split shot when you cast the bobber free floats and line is straight down at what ever depth you want
Finally figured it out I might be late but put it through the green pipe once them bring it around and put it through again then stick it in the bob and it’ll be secure so it won’t sway up and down. U can move it to your liking also m.
You do put the line in the slit but above the slit wrap your line around the green peg a few times then push it in.
Thanks for the tips, greatly appreciated.
UK guy here ....
thread line through the green tube ...
Green tube is now fixed on the line.
the green tube is designed to stay on the line .
now the float bobber can be taken off and on the green tube via the slit in the bobber .
that's the purpose of this float.
you're trying to solve a problem that was never a problem
I use those floats all the time fishing with live bait for Spanish Macks. Use the swivel above and below method. Last time out had a big one hit and pulled the green insert right thru the slit
Best answer yet for my situation. 👍🏾😁
Have you tried cutting down one side of the green insert to put your line in and turn 180 to foam cut and snap together. Wala, use a peice of something (tooth pick, dowel) to insert into the top hole to hold line.
slit down green tube. Insert line into tube, then insert tube into bobber with tube slit facing opposite the bobber slit. Must be snug/tight fitting tube to prevent rotation within bobber.
I have a weighted one with a slit but it has a non-removable green tube. I believe the tube is inherently embedded in the weight and non-detachable without repercussions.
I use those style floats in different sizes and various brands.
I never really had a problem with them but I look at them every few casts.
I just live with it,only takes a few seconds.
Thanks for watching and commenting. The other night I was for tarpon using one with 80 lb test mono leader. No matter what I did that darn line would not stay in place in the bobber. That's when I got the idea for the video. It's been a lifelong issue with this product for sure. I think I need to order in something that works soon to have on hand. I rarely fish with bobbers...
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If I were having such a problem I'd just add the rubber stops and use it as a slip float,only takes a few seconds to retie a knot.I use it that way a lot because I don't want to try and cast 6-40' of line at the end of the rod.
I leave the stop on the line so at any time I want to float it it's already there.I'll also add another stop below so if I snag and have to break the line I can usually get the float back even though I've lost the hook and weight.For a piece of cheap foam a float is pretty expensive.
I like the idea of just leaving a bobber stop on. I'll have to do that next time I'm Tarpon fishing in that area. Great tip, thanks.
I imagine you can just use fishing line or a rubber band to tie it to the top and bottom of the plunger. Even cheap dollar store zip ties.
Like you set it up as normal snip a extra piece of line and tie it to the top part of the plunger so the line is anchored to the plunger in place.
OK JC what you do is do you get a paper clip you cut two pieces and you bend one part like a little handle or you stick it through one part of the Styrofoam through the other on the top and on the bottom and that will help keep the line from slipping through and when you wanna do something else you can just slide one out put it line back through again and then slide it back in or toothpick but I think a paperclip would work pretty good.
I figured it long ago...I use 80lb mono and crimp a swivel on the top and a costlock on the other and reverse on others when I want to fish deeper the lock is on bottom but if I want the bait closer to the surface I put the lock on top and put maybe a wire leader from it...it's the closest I've come to removable access you can actually clip the bobber to the line I've done it...but in times past its not hard to slip the line through the plastic retainer and retie it if you want to change it up when you fish it's virtually not a problem...things happen...you break off...you get snagged etc... it's all in the game...that's why we have several Knotts forged in our memories lol
HELLO.... GREAT VIDOE. THE CENTER PIECE TAKE A SMALL DRILL BIT AND DRILL A HOLE AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THAT GOES IN THE MIDDLE AND FEED THE LINE THREW THE HOLES AND THEN TIGHT IT UP.
Try putting a litt strip of concrete in the bober so when you put the stick in the stick is snugg extra tight thus holding your line tighter.
Good Question JC, Never could figure out how to use those floats ,I think some things just never work but people keep buying them cause they look like they would...I just use what I know works well and saves me the hassle...Hey Tight Lines Brother and wear your sun glasses....
Thanks for sharing your experience, greatly appreciated. I'm going to have to stock up on some bobbers that work well and toss these to another fisherman.
Crappie Magnet has the same type floats. They use a cone, one the top and on the bottom, instead of one solid holding pin.. Maybe a golf tee on the top and one on the bottom. If not, I would use rubber bands on either end.
Great suggestions for sure. Thanks for sharing.
No issue. No problem. Works well as originally designed🤷♂️
Drill 1 small hole all the way through both the top and the bottom of the green stick about 1/2 inch from each end. Next place the green stick where you want to attach it to your line. Make a loop with the line at the top of the green stick and thread it through the hole and then over the end, pull snug. Run the line down to the bottom end and repeat the step. Grab the float and run the line through it so you can pull the bottom end of the stick through the top of the float and all the way through. Push the top of the green stick through until it’s seated.
Another variation is not to drill but just to wrap your line spiraling down the shaft of the green stick from top to bottom. Then load and pull the green stick through the float similar to the other variation. I believe this variation is most likely the way it should naturally be done.
Thanks for taking the time to add a comment of value, greatly appreciate your input! I'm going to try the spiraling down the shaft method.
Drill two holes in the green stick. Feed line into the green stick like you were using it as a slip cork. Run line out of first drilled hole that's near the top and run line down the outside of green stick until you get close to the bottom where the second hole is drilled then feed line back into the green stick and pull put the end of green stick.
Great tip for sure, but the video is about the bobber was designed to be easily removable without having to cut the line.
I have more of a problem with the hole being too big for the stick after several on/offs of the line. The stick no longer pins the line against the styrofoam well enough (especially with braid) and what started out at 3 foot depth winds up at 2 foot depth after several casts. I like the golf tee idea suggested by Smokey Wilson Fishing......have to try that.
Sorry run wire through the green sleeve that runs through the float...you have to leave the sleeve in the float when you do it
I've seen underwater videos of cut bait and it seems like a flotation device should be used to keep the bait off the bottom since most fish are higher in the water column...or will this just make to cut bait look too unnatural?
Have you tried putting a clove hitches on one end of the stick before plunging it down? Then doing it for the top part before finishing applying pressure to secure top?
I have not, but that sounds like a possible solution for sure. Thanks for watching.
Just a question I haven't fished in year but when you throw out a bobber how do you stop it from floating back to the bank
You got me. I thought you had a solution.
We seem to have some people making good suggestions. Thanks for watching and commenting.
What about a bobber stopper above and below? You can then adjusted them up and down to lock in the bobber where you want.
That's an excellent idea, for sure something I'd try. Thanks for watching.
Use golf tees or cut up kitchen matchstick works great easy to adjust your depth I use with live bream for catfish in freshwater works great
Interesting ideas there, I really like the golf tee one. Thanks for sharing what works!
Gonna try the golf tee idea......thanks.
@@fooballyou golf tees won't harm your line
Run ur line through the green tube..
Double it around and put it back into the cork with the line away from the slit....and wala....fixed and line wont come out of the slit.
But then he can't take the green stick off. Wants to put on and take off without retying.
Kayak Hacks uses a razor knife and small hacksaw to make a slit along the entire length of the green center peg. Personally, I would rather have one rod rigged with a float, adjustable line through center peg with a stop above the bobber and one rod without a float.
Surgical tubing, you're going to want two pieces of surgical tubing the top one you'll want about a half an inch long and the bottom one you'll wants about an inch long. Flip both pieces of surgical tubing over the swivel and onto your line and now you simply set the bobber where you wanted and put the surgical tubing over the stick
What I always have done take the pin out put line in slot then put pin back should work 😊
Do you need a bobber stop
Use strait pins top and bottom steve
Nice video
I use a snap on float
I literally was looking at that bobber a few weeks ago and was wondering how exactly it was supposed to be used. Good video JC
Thanks for sharing Kenny. Some people have made good comments suggesting ways to overcome this issue.
Put a fishing snap on each end, its that easy.
what's a Fishing snap? The slit in the bobber is supposed to allow the bobber to come on and off and be adjustable, I'm not sure what a fishing snap would do?
Bro...run wire through it ...haywire twist at both ends forming a loop with a swivel inside each loop at the top and bottom of thhe float if you want it to be stationary...lol...you haven't seen that before?!?!
The best way is to take the line and wrap it around the top and the bottom then take the duck tape and put a piece on the bottom part then take your snips and cut it off of your main line and throw it straight in the garbage!! That’s the solution! 👍
Ha ha...I was totally reading every word, too funny. Thanks for sharing.
If my bobber is staying under due to weight will it effect my ability to catch a fish?
Sounds like the purpose of the bobber is defeated.
Crazy glue
Twist the line around the stick before putting it back in from top to bottom on stick
Great idea, I'll have to try that method and see how well it works.
Combine your last two solutions.
Wrap it around one more time around the bobber
Add some glue to crack
It looks like a giant candy corn...
I think you need to spend your time getting that kayak ready for the water. Come on!! 🤣
Ha ha, it's being delivered tomorrow. Thanks...I actually have been doing a lot over the past few days getting ready for the new kayaking adventure. I had to go to RUclips university for a few days to learn a lot about fishing and kayaking. It's been strange not getting out and fishing...Anyway, video coming tomorrow of some of the gear I purchase for the kayak.
Easiest way to address the float problem is to first remove the center post from the float, then, second, use a section of wire crimped or haywire twisted to a barrel swivel on the top end of the floats center post which is then run down into the center post to another barrel swivel at the bottom of the post secured in the same way. Next, run the end of your main line through the top barrel swivel, next, while holding the line off to the side, push the bottom of the post to the bottom of the float (not to hard, you want it a bit loose). Then, run your line from the top barrel swivel which you’ve been holding off to the side, down along the slit in the float and out through the bottom barrel swivel. Now you can gently twist your line around the post several times by turning the post so the line can’t come out of the slit (unlikely), but more importantly, so the line stays tight between the post and the float. Seat the post firmly the rest of the way in the float and your done.
Hope this solves the problem for you!
Thanks for taking the time to share with many thousands of people that will visit this page through the years what you've discovered that works for rigging these floats, greatly appreciated.
This type of float is not the best but workable
Zip tie
I think they should just close the gap
Clip on on float is better
I got a great idea throw it away very cheaply made
The bobber is just too high tech derp derp...Now muh brain hurts.
I know, but the problem is a real one and so far no one has really offered a solution. Wait, no someone suggested using rubber bands around the bobber to keep the line for slipping out.
@@RadReelingFishing That does sound like a good idea, but we wont remember the rubber bands so we'll just wrap the stem. lol
@@RadReelingFishing Hey mang, I really like your content and always looking forward to next upload.
Problem solved.....it's called a cheap ass child's balloon. They work great are fully adjustable easy and cheap as hell. You will thank me later😎
A fifty pack at the Dollar Store costs u a buck and will last you a whole year..... Try beating that Bass Pro or Walmart ...etc.....
Great idea. I've never used balloons as a bobbers.
Hey man that's what I'm here for😎
If u try them one time u will never use a conventional bobber again. U can blow them up however big u want they tie right on to your mainline wherever u want and most of the time they pop when u have a fish on and they are cheap as hell. Best kept secret that only few know about
There are a couple of solutions to that problem, you tube search popping cork rigs. C’mon bro this is not that difficult. I almost unsubscribed, but I’m going to give you another video strike because you’ve been good so far.
The point I made is valid. Yeah, you can run the line through the plunger, but that doesn't make it quickly removable like the groove. Do you have a suggestion for an easy fix to the actual problem I pointed out? Interesting comment though; I have over 500 videos in my library and you're considering unsubscribing because I pointed out a real problem with this bobber.
thats not how you use a float
first
Sorry can't think of the name of the knot but the slip knot that makes a loop. slip the loop over the top of the pin, pull it snug, same on the bottom. it will be there till you take it off then just pull the loops out. give it a try and I hope you understand my directions.
Charlie Alley ?
I do understand your suggestion. Thanks for helping out, great idea for sure!
Those bobbins are junk